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At a State Higher Education Executive Officers Association convening in Washington, D.C., delegations of state leaders exchanged policy developments on work-based learning evidence and solutions.
Talent in Motion investigates interstate migration patterns of working-age adults with a bachelor’s or graduate degree and examines how these patterns differ by state, type of institution attended, level of educational attainment, major, occupation, and worker characteristics.
The debate over whether college is worth it tends to swing between two familiar claims: that bachelor’s degrees lead to strong earnings gains and that too many graduates struggle to find good jobs. But how can both be true? These contradictory claims exist because the benefits of higher education are usually calculated either on average or for the median student.
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Partnerships between community colleges and employers have the opportunity to address local and regional economic needs through a range of tools, including supporting student success through resources and services, integrating work-based learning, and building career pathways.
The innovative leader brings an extensive track record of navigating through challenges to create effective education-to-employment data systems.
The postsecondary education policy leader will oversee the nonprofit organization’s advocacy work with state and federal policymakers.
Three-year grants awarded to four institutions will support the expansion of programs designed to help learners succeed during and after completion of their degree or credential.
The experienced corporate leader and legal expert brings a diverse range of experience to guide Strada’s legal team and serve the organization’s board of trustees.
The two-year grants will support proven partnerships that connect learners to education and in-demand employment opportunities and strengthen regional economies.
At a time of declining enrollment and growing societal uncertainty about higher education’s value, the views of alumni can help ensure that today’s students maximize all the benefits that college offers.
A rich mixture of skills gained in college improves post-completion outcomes for students.
The list of benefits associated with earning a college degree is extensive and oft-repeated. It includes higher average lifetime earnings, employment security, greater self-esteem, and better health, among many others.
The former U.S. Commerce Department official will head the social impact organization’s strategy and innovation team.
A new study from Strada reveals a silver lining at a challenging time in the employment world.
Amid all of this disruption, the number of U.S. workers leaving or changing their jobs sharply increased. Known variously as the Great Resignation, Reshuffle, or Realignment, the trend has been cast in the cultural imagination as a collective desire on the part of the American workforce for more rewarding or meaningful work.
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The summer 2026 Strada Education Foundation interns were exposed to the work of a national nonprofit while building skills for their future careers.
At a State Higher Education Executive Officers Association convening in Washington, D.C., delegations of state leaders exchanged policy developments on work-based learning evidence and solutions.
Where does a state’s college-educated talent come from? Where do new grads go after commencement is over? A visual story about the migration patterns of working-age adults with college degrees.
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In light of what the State Opportunity Index reveals about progress in individual states and nationally, panelists will highlight practical strategies that all who seek to connect education to opportunity can apply to their work.
